WENSLEYDALE DRIVE, WR3 8QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR3 8QW

WENSLEYDALE DRIVE, WR3 8QW, Worcester has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.12 per 1,000 population. This WR3 8QW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WR3 postcode area, which has experienced 129 crimes and a crime rate of 5.88 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WR3 8QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WR3 8QW, encompassing approximately 1154 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WR3 8QW area, explore the WR3 8QW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

WR3 8QW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Farm Close with total crimes: 5
  • Blackpole Road with total crimes: 2

WENSLEYDALE DRIVE, WR3 8QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting925.1228.57%
Anti-social behaviour87.79166.67%
Violence and sexual offences56.93-37.50%
Public order44.33100.00%
Vehicle crime23.460.00%
Other theft11.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.65-11.11%
Shoplifting76.93-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.60-33.33%
Public order21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.73-50.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1535.51150.00%
Violence and sexual offences912.99350.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.79500.00%
Vehicle crime35.200.00%
Public order22.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73-33.33%
Burglary21.730.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.200.00%
Vehicle crime32.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.73-85.71%
Public order10.87-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.4640.00%
Shoplifting66.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.20-40.00%
Public order32.6050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.3266.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.33150.00%
Shoplifting34.3350.00%
Public order22.60100.00%
Other theft21.73100.00%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.53-50.00%
Shoplifting22.60-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Public order11.730.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting617.32200.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.2050.00%
Bicycle theft25.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Public order11.730.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.460.00%
Shoplifting21.73-60.00%
Public order11.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting512.12-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson34.33200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.60-57.14%
Burglary22.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.73-75.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1130.3122.22%
Anti-social behaviour79.53-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences76.06133.33%
Vehicle crime46.06100.00%
Burglary23.46-50.00%
Public order21.73-50.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting925.98-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.79100.00%
Burglary46.930.00%
Public order43.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.4650.00%
Vehicle crime22.60-33.33%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1225.120.00%
Public order410.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.460.00%
Vehicle crime33.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.600.00%
Other theft11.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20237
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 202415
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 202311
August 20239
July 202312

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR3 8QW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Farm Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Blackpole Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Ryeland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Drapers Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Stanway Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lyneham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Barbers Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Field Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1